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Makin Name Meaning

Northern English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): pet form (with the Middle English diminutive suffix -kin) of May 2. Northern English: nickname for an effeminate man, from Middle English maid(en) ‘girl’, ‘young woman’ (see Maiden) + the diminutive suffix -kin. It is possible, but unlikely, that it may also have been of more literal application as an occupational name for a female servant. Dutch: from a pet form of the Germanic name Macco (see Mack 2 and 3).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Main, Malin, Malkin, Masin, Lakin, Mackin, Mankin, Markin, Larkin

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Makin Ethnicity Estimate

What are the common regions with the Makin name?

These results combine data from everyone in the AncestryDNA® database with the last name Makin. The Ancestry® ethnicity regions shown are top five most common on average for these people.

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  • England & Wales

    58%

  • Ireland & Scotland

    21%

  • Germanic Europe

    5%

  • Norway

    3%

  • Sweden

    2%

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Makin Family Origin

Where is the Makin family from?

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You can see how Makin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makin families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,698 Makin families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Makin's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Makin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Makin Family Occupations

What did your Makin ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Coal Miner, Labourer and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Makin. The most common Makin occupation in the UK was Coal Miner. 5% of Makin's were Coal Miners. A less common occupation for the Makin family was Cotton Weaver.

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  • Coal Miner

    5%

  • Labourer

    3%

  • Farmer

    2%

  • Cotton Weaver

    2%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Makin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Makin Historical Records

What Makin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Makin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Makin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Card

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Makin. For the veterans among your Makin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Makin Life Expectancy

What is the average Makin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Makin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Makin in 1955 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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